All weddings regardless of size should have a pre plan of style, theme and arrangements of the event. Marriage preparations are source of joy and happiness and wedding planning can be a stressful process as well. It is both exciting and overwhelming. In this article, we go over the fundamentals of how to “plan a wedding“, from getting engaged to the actual wedding day. We offer professional guidance and, more importantly, offer advice on how to actually take pleasure in the process. 

Before you plan a wedding, keep this in mind: 

Whether you’re organizing a wedding for 100 guests or 1000, in your home or event hall, next year or the following month. But before we begin, it’s crucial to keep in mind that every wedding is different. Simply change and adapt as required. And you’ll be quite well your way to planning the dream wedding day. 

How to plan a wedding: 

Figuring out how to plan, organize and schedule things can feel pretty daunting at first. But “as long as we keep fun at the heart of this, everything else is gravy.” If you’re not sure where to start planning a wedding, these tips will set you on the right path. 

1. Define your priorities 

You are going to plan a wedding, so setting priorities early on in the process is crucial. Discuss must-haves for wedding celebration with your family and find out what are real primacies. 

2. Set a wedding budget 

Budgeting can be stressful but it really needs to be completed first. Because it sets your wedding planning process into motion. So, before beginning to plan a wedding, set a budget. If family members are contributing or taking part in this process, discuss with them about comfortable spendings. If you are making all the arrangements for the wedding yourself, still consult your parents. Discuss the full scope of costs involved with them because they are more experienced and have more exposure of such events.  

3. Draft the guest list 

Making decisions about the guest list can be a complicated process. It depends mostly on your relations, family size, venue and budget. Keep this process as stress-free as possible. Choose a day when you don’t have other demands and sit down with your family. Make a rough list and narrow it down until the list contain the reasonable number of guests which should be as per your expectations and budget. 

4. Choose the venue 

Now that you have a budget, an estimated list of guest, and final wedding dates, book a wedding venue. Popular wedding venue types include: farmhouse, garden or park, wedding hall or hotel. Once you have settled on venue, site visit and find out if it is available on your wedding date. Decide on the wedding’s theme, decor, and details. Select a venue which is conveniently accessible for all the guests. 

5. Book vendors 

Before you plan a wedding, don’t forget to make vendor reservations. It is very important to hire the right people to ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly. In wedding planning, vendors you will likely consider include, photographer, videographer, DJ, hair and makeup artist, florist etc. Don’t rush into any decisions and consider different options to make sure these important persons understand your vision and can also work within your budget. You may refer to any of your close contact who has already taken such services so that you choose dependable and experienced vendors to handle the events within the specified budgets. Please have a written agreement with them on all the action points. 

Some essential steps to plan a wedding: 

There are some essential steps to take to plan the day of your dreams. 

  • Shop for wedding attire 
  • Plan pre-wedding events; like, bridal shower 
  • Send wedding invitations 
  • Organize transportation 
  • Re-confirm wedding details with Vendors 

No matter what type of wedding you are planning, you need to create a plan and a checklist so you can have everything run smoothly. There are no hard and fast rules to plan a wedding but different aspects of wedding planning can be hard for different people. There are lots of ways and rituals to spend money on a wedding, best advice is to be flexible and compromise in certain areas to stay within budget and the expenses incurred after the marriage should not be difficult. 

The most important thing is to be calm and stressless to face any surprises or un wanted challenges which may happen during the program. Be prepared to handle any inconvenient situation tactfully so that guests may not feel any disappointment.  

That concludes today’s blogpost. Now that you’ve read it all, just respond to this straightforward query: 

  • Did you find the tips in this article to be useful? 
  • What will you do first in the planning process for your wedding? 

There must be some additional points with this subject. To make this list longer and better, feel free to add to it in the comments.  

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